Oasis

Mission: To change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and children in need.

Oasis was founded in 1997 by two women who recognized a need in Paterson: Women with children were excluded from many soup kitchens for safety reasons.

Oasis is a nonprofit organization helping women and children rise out of poverty. Our team works from a four-story building in Paterson, New Jersey, serving families in the greater Paterson area.

Oasis has a unique approach: We provide a range of wraparound services and programs that address the multiple challenges of poverty.

We respond by providing a web of interconnected programs and services to support women and children while giving them the educational opportunities they need to improve their lives.

Oasis is the only area organization providing comprehensive antipoverty programs and services in a single location.